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🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Funding for populist-right ‘media-political complex’ exceeded £170m in five years, research finds

Research by Labour MP Liam Byrne reveals that over £170 million was allocated to the UK’s populist right, involving media and political entities funded by billionaires.

Mar 23 • 05:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

"In a bubble": Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg spent over $400 million to be neighbors in Miami

Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg have invested over $400 million in exclusive real estate in Miami, purchasing properties on an artificial island known as a billionaire's refuge.

Mar 23 • 00:01 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Star economist: Billionaires in Sweden have unreasonable privileges – a new tax is needed

Economist Gabriel Zucman argues that Swedish billionaires enjoy unfair tax privileges compared to the upper middle class.

Mar 22 • 19:17 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The Philosopher of Tech Billionaires

Nick Land, once known primarily in academic circles, has gained mainstream attention for his accelerationist views on technology and capitalism, even being referenced by tech billionaires like Elon Musk.

Mar 22 • 17:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

“The billionaires are asked to contribute – then they threaten to leave Denmark”

Wealthy Danes are considering leaving the country in response to demands for financial contributions, juxtaposed with the struggles of citizens like Pia Jespersen, who has moved to a campsite due to unaffordable living costs.

Mar 22 • 05:22 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

EID: Inside the spiritual lives of Nigeria’s billionaires

The article explores how Nigeria's billionaires, particularly during the EID season, showcase their commitment to faith and community through their visible participation in religious activities.

Mar 22 • 00:32 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Chinese billionaires are growing, here comes the roar of the Dragon

China's number of billionaires has surpassed that of the United States, with significant growth attributed to sectors like semiconductors, new energies, and artificial intelligence.

Mar 21 • 12:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

California Billionaires Are Rebellion Against Planned Tax for Billionaires

California billionaires are opposing a proposed tax for the very rich.

Mar 19 • 13:55 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Goodbye California: the exodus of millionaires continues and now one of the founders of Uber moves to Texas

The exodus of wealthy individuals from California continues with Travis Kalanick, co-founder of Uber, moving to Texas amid proposals for a new tax on billionaires.

Mar 18 • 00:28 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Mark Zuckerberg's $270m Hawaii doomsday bunker and underground shelter

Mark Zuckerberg is reportedly building a $270 million underground bunker in Hawaii as a safeguard against potential global conflicts.

Mar 17 • 14:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

From Musk and Bezos to Zuckerberg... How the fortunes of top billionaires suddenly diminished

Global tensions due to the ongoing US-Iran war have led to a decline in share markets and a significant loss in wealth for the world's top billionaires.

Mar 16 • 11:41 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Who Are the Billionaires on Forbes' 2026 List Linked to the Epstein Case

Forbes' latest billionaire list reveals connections between several wealthy individuals and the controversial figure Jeffrey Epstein.

Mar 15 • 17:32 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Liverpool owners' net worth soars by £225m as new Billionaires list published

Liverpool's owners have increased their net worth by £225 million according to the latest Forbes Billionaires List, highlighting their significant wealth and the club's financial status in world football.

Mar 14 • 05:30 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Forbes Billionaires Ranking: One Billion at 20 Years Old

20-year-old Amelie Voigt Trejes has been named the youngest billionaire on Forbes' latest list, primarily due to inheritance.

Mar 13 • 14:01 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
World

Forbes Billionaires Ranking: One Billion at 20 Years Old

The youngest billionaire in the world is Amelie Voigt Trejes, who inherited her wealth and has a net worth of $1.1 billion at just 20 years of age.

Mar 13 • 14:01 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Non-fiction: 'How the Valley Learns to Rule': Greedy Oligarchs

The article discusses Adrian Daub's critique of the power dynamics among tech billionaires in the context of their influence on society and politics.

Mar 13 • 12:55 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

"It is a myth": Norwegian billionaires have been used as a scare tactic in the Danish election campaign. Now Stoltenberg weighs in

Jens Stoltenberg comments on the perception of Norwegian billionaires in the context of the Danish election campaign.

Mar 12 • 20:07 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Santa Catarina family has seven billionaire grandchildren on the Forbes list; meet the Voigts, heirs of WEG

The Voigt family, heirs to the Brazilian multinational WEG, boasts seven billionaire grandchildren, all of whom are shareholders in the company.

Mar 12 • 17:58 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Beyoncé and Federer join the elite list of billionaire celebrities, led by Steven Spielberg

Beyoncé and Roger Federer have been added to Forbes' elite list of billionaire celebrities, which now includes 22 members, with Steven Spielberg at the top.

Mar 12 • 16:21 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Proposed California wealth tax drives billionaire exodus to Florida real estate, locals confirm

California's proposed wealth tax is prompting many billionaires to relocate to Florida for real estate opportunities.

Mar 12 • 15:51 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

What Billionaire Rich People Do on Superyachts... A Woman Cruise Staff Shares Her Story

A former superyacht crew member, now turned model, shares insights into life behind the scenes on luxury yachts, revealing the behaviors of wealthy guests that many remain unaware of.

Mar 12 • 14:56 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Iran leader's ghost houses on 'billionaires row' where security guards lurk in shadows

Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's new leader, reportedly owns 11 derelict properties worth £100 million on London's Bishops Avenue, known as 'billionaires row.'

Mar 12 • 12:50 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Tennis: new billionaire, Roger Federer among the richest people in the world

Roger Federer has been listed among the world's billionaires by Forbes, marking his entry into the elite group with an estimated fortune of $1.1 billion.

Mar 12 • 09:01 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Graham Platner claims voters concerned over trans athletes are 'manipulated by billionaires'

Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner contends that the opposition to transgender athletes is driven by a billionaire-funded campaign designed to distract from taxation issues in Maine.

Mar 12 • 02:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Google founder backs both Republican and Democrat in California governor’s race while ex-CEO fights billionaire tax

Tech billionaires, including Google's co-founders, are heavily investing in California's political landscape, contributing to both gubernatorial candidates and opposing a proposed wealth tax.

Mar 11 • 22:05 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Fico's government wants to remove from the sanctions list Putin's favorite oligarch and an influential banker

The Slovak government threatens to block the extension of sanctions against 2,700 Russian individuals and companies unless two influential billionaires are removed from the list.

Mar 11 • 18:02 UTC
🇷🇺 The Moscow Times
National & Local

Record 155 Russians Make Forbes Billionaires List

A record 155 Russians have been named on the Forbes Billionaires List for 2026, indicating a continued rise in the number of wealthy individuals in Russia.

Mar 11 • 11:56 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Stock Exchange: War... upheavals for billionaires

Geopolitical events in the Middle East have significantly altered the standings of billionaires on the Athens Stock Exchange.

Mar 11 • 11:36 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

The List of Billionaires in the World in 2026: Technology Leads Wealth Explosion

The annual Forbes list of billionaires in 2026 reveals significant insights into the current global economy, highlighting the dominance of the tech sector.

Mar 11 • 11:15 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Musk's wealth grows - overwhelmingly the richest in the world

Elon Musk remains the world's richest person in Forbes' annual billionaire list, with a net worth of $839 billion.

Mar 11 • 06:16 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Forbes List 2026: These are the 24 Richest Greeks

The Forbes annual list for 2026 highlights 24 Greeks among the world's billionaires, with shipping dominating their wealth.

Mar 11 • 06:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

How Musk increased his fortune by nearly $500 billion in a year

Elon Musk's net worth grew by $497 billion between 2025 and 2026, making him significantly richer than any other billionaire.

Mar 11 • 05:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

What is the connection between the two youngest billionaires in the world and Santa Catarina? Understand

Luana Lopes Lara and Amélie Voigt Trejes, two of the youngest billionaires globally, have significant ties to Santa Catarina, Brazil.

Mar 11 • 03:01 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Beyoncé, James Cameron and Dr. Dre enter Forbes billionaires list

The annual Forbes billionaires list revealed 390 new names, including celebrities like Beyoncé, Dr. Dre, and James Cameron, each boasting fortunes of around $1 billion.

Mar 10 • 20:24 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

New billionaire class emerges in Russia

Russia added nine new billionaires in the past year, predominantly in agriculture and food production, reflecting a shift in wealth amidst ongoing sanctions.

Mar 10 • 19:44 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Forbes Ranking 2026: Who Are the Six Richest Argentines

The 2026 Forbes billionaire ranking highlights six Argentinians with a combined fortune exceeding $26 billion across various sectors.

Mar 10 • 19:26 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Brazil has 70 billionaires in Forbes' annual list; see the ten richest

The annual Forbes billionaire ranking reveals that Brazil has 70 billionaires, with Eduardo Saverin topping the list for the third consecutive year with a fortune of $35.9 billion.

Mar 10 • 19:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Forbes Billionaires List: What is Donald Trump's Wealth Size

Donald Trump's wealth grew by $1.4 billion in the last year, bringing his net worth to $6.5 billion according to Forbes.

Mar 10 • 18:25 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Elon Musk Doubles His Fortune and Remains the Richest Man in the World, According to Forbes List

Elon Musk has been named the world's richest man for the second consecutive year, according to Forbes' latest list, with a fortune of $839 billion.

Mar 10 • 18:17 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Forbes: Who occupies prominent positions on the list of billionaires – Musk out of competition

Elon Musk leads Forbes' billionaire list with a staggering net worth of $839 billion, significantly ahead of other tech billionaires.

Mar 10 • 17:31 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Elon Musk is (still) the richest man in the world: what is his wealth and who is the first Italian

Elon Musk maintains his position as the richest man in the world with a net worth of $839 billion, according to Forbes.

Mar 10 • 16:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Forbes' Billionaires List Features 390 Newcomers in 2026; Brazil Gains 18 Billionaires but Loses 3

In the 2026 Forbes Billionaires List, 390 newcomers are highlighted, including 18 from Brazil, while the country also sees a loss of three billionaires.

Mar 10 • 16:35 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
World

FULL LIST: From Musk to Ortega, top 10 world’s richest people in 2026

The 2026 billionaire rankings reveal that technology entrepreneurs dominate the wealth landscape, with Elon Musk at the top.

Mar 10 • 16:32 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Musk worth $839bn in new Forbes list

Elon Musk has been named the wealthiest individual ever recorded, with a net worth of $839 billion according to Forbes, following a significant increase in his wealth from Tesla and SpaceX.

Mar 10 • 16:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

World's Richest List Grows, Hits Record With 20-Year-Old Brazilian, Former Dancer, and Elon Musk's Wealth Increase; See It

The 2026 Forbes billionaires list has been released, showcasing a record 3,428 individuals with a combined wealth of $20.1 trillion, including the youngest billionaire, a Brazilian.

Mar 10 • 15:25 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Forbes: Elon Musk First, without Rival, on the List of Billionaires - Wealth Estimated at $839 Billion

Elon Musk tops the Forbes billionaire list with a wealth of $839 billion, significantly outpacing his competitors.

Mar 10 • 15:23 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
World

Forbes List: The Richest People on the Planet in 2026

Forbes has released its annual list of the richest people in the world for 2026, with Elon Musk topping the list significantly ahead of others, and the United States dominating the rankings.

Mar 10 • 15:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Taylor Swift, Kim Kardashian, Jordan, Oprah, and more: see the 22 billionaire celebrities from Forbes

Forbes has released its annual list of billionaires, featuring 22 famous celebrities this year.

Mar 10 • 15:02 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The Richest Person in the World Declared

Elon Musk has retained his title as the world's richest person for the second consecutive year, with a net worth of $839 billion.

Mar 10 • 14:24 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Brazilian Amelie Voigt Trejes is the youngest billionaire in the world, according to Forbes

At just 20 years old, Amelie Voigt Trejes has been named the youngest billionaire in the world by Forbes, having inherited wealth from the Brazilian industrial machinery company WEG.

Mar 10 • 14:22 UTC

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